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Scrooge-likeIt’s safe to say that I typically do not post recipes here in time for the holiday at hand. Thanksgiving is full of good food around here, and I never seem to make any pre-turkey day trial dishes; I’m a big fan of winging it with new things, and it’s safe to say that most things Thanksgiving are tried and true repeats from our… |
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The New StapleThere comes a time in all of our lives that we eventually have to grow up and start fending for ourselves. Specifically, we have to feed ourselves; the days of coming home to mom and dad’s fresh-baked meatloaf, fried chicken, and steak n’ potatoes fade into the past, quickly becoming memories as opposed to everyday life.For many of… |
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Real LifeI’m going to tell you a little about how things go down around these parts when the weekend rolls in. Don’t get too excited – it isn’t nearly as fascinating as I’m suggesting it is. But that doesn’t stop me from talking about it, so here goes.We generally kick things off as soon as we get home on Friday. Chris has the luxury of… |
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Pumpkin Health Benefits and RecipesPumpkin Health Benefits and RecipesPumpkin is incredibly rich in vital anti-oxidants and vitamins. This vegetable is very low in calories yet good source of vitamin A.The plant is a "vine", creeper on the surface and needs alot of room to grow.It is one of the vegetables which is very low calories; provides just 26 cal per 100 g… |
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Battle Roots & Tubers: Fancy StuffGuys! And girls! Everyone in between, too! I was scrolling down my list of pending blog posts and I realized that I absolutely. totally. forgot. to write the post about our 2nd San Francisco Iron Chef competition. Dang.Maybe I was sad that I didn’t win or something. But I better get used to that – people are FANCY here.I guess it… |
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Fennel-y-deeOne of the downsides to losing the Iron Chef battles, or rather the downside to losing, is that you don’t get to choose the ingredient next time around. Okay, I retract that statement; there is another downside – crushing of pride. Embarrassment. Resulting fear and anxiety about the next one, another losing battle for sure.… |
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The Wonders of Fresh Garlic Roasted and Health BenefitsGarlic reputation continues to grow as it's powerful medicinal properties are gaining in understanding and increased respect by medical professionals.Antioxidant and antibacterialPrevents the formation of blood clotsReduces blood pressureReduces cholesterol and triglyceridesIncreases high density lipoproteinsProtects against cancer,… |
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Before I ForgetDid everyone have a thoroughly enjoyable weekend? Did you have an easter egg scavenger hunt? Or eat a lot of chocolate bunnies? Cadbury creme eggs (man, I could tear one of those down right now, never mind the fact that I just shoved a piece of cake into my face…)? Did you wear really lame-looking pastel-colored outfits with bow ties… |
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Party in your MouthWhat was your all-time favorite snack when you were a kid? Did you eat a ton of Chips Ahoy cookies? Oreos? (and let me clarify – it’s totally a-ok to still consider these your favorites.) Twizzlers? How about some Combos? Oh, those were the days – I chose the ones in the green bordered bag. And man, I used to swoon over Bugles, so… |
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All Dressed UpI don’t always like to dress up. I barely ever wore skirts or dresses, but I’m getting a little better about that. As long as they still hide my “Hall knees”.I don’t like to wear a lot of jewelry. I haven’t bought an accessory in years, and for some reason I just keep wearing the same necklaces I’ve always worn. I have a box of rings,… |
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when life gives you lemonsWhen I was a kid, my parents had a French friend name Aurora (which is SO French, right?!). I swear I’ve mentioned her name here before, but once you write a blog for 3 years, it becomes hard to keep track. So forgive me if I’m on repeat.Either way, being around Aurora, in those few years that I knew her, was a definite treat.My… |
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they were perfectThe hotel where we stayed after our Lost Coast hike didn’t serve the most amazing breakfasts I’ve ever had in my life. There weren’t 3-course breakfasts complete with pancakes, stratas, poached eggs, and sticky buns. There weren’t fancy cappuccinos and passion fruit. Shoot, we were lucky to get the breakfast we’d “ordered” given the… |
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grillin’ the mostI can’t tell you people how often I’ve gone into a grocery store with a list, only to leave without at least one item on said list. And not on purpose.And I should add here, that I am quite the strategic little planner when it comes to grocery shopping. I don’t always shop at the same neighborhood Whole Foods, but in general the… |
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miso, carrot, & sesame dressingI can’t really explain what sort of diet Chris and I have been on lately. I suppose it isn’t a diet, rather it’s just a newer way of eating that we’ve had to implement.The basic premise is that we try to eat as light and as healthy as possible during the week, because the weekend is always a caloric disaster. Pretty simple, right?I’ve… |
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biscottiThe holidays are just around the corner. Biscotti is the perfect homemade gift! This recipe can be made with your favorite ingredients. I made this one with pistachios and craisins.BiscottiIngredientsPutting it all togetherPreheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Whisk the flour and baking powder in a… |
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